Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe)

Free Skill Training:

Training is offered at three levels — awareness & orientation, basic training, and vocational training.

Infrastructure Support:

Development of artisan villages with electricity, water, roads, and common facilities.

Marketing Assistance:

Support for exhibitions, fairs, permanent haats, and promotion of Uttarakhand-branded craft products.

Raw Material Support:

Establishment of raw material depots like Wool Bank, Wood Bank.

Recognition & Awards:

Awards for outstanding artisans and participation in national/international fairs.

Exposure Visits:

Exposure tours to other states with advanced handicrafts.

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.

The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.

The applicant's annual income should not exceed ₹1,05,600 in rural areas and ₹1,29,840 in urban areas.

Offline

Application Process:

Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form 

from the official website.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the office of the Development Block Office.

Selection Process:

Step 1: A selection committee chaired by the Chief Development Officer (CDO) selects institutions and trainees.

Passport-size Photograph

Voter ID

Aadhaar Card

Disability Certificate (If applicable)

Caste Certificate (If applicable)

Any Other Document if Required